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This little hamlet is just one and a quarter hours from Melbourne - If you blink you may miss it on the way to Victoria's new foodie destination, Castlemaine.

The beginings

Part of the gold rush that erupted in Victoria in the mid nineteenth century, gold was discovered in Chewton in 1851. At one point, it boasted one of the largest alluvial goldfields in Australia.

The meandering road that weaves its way through Chewton was the original path taken by prospectors and miners seeking their fortunes in Castlemaine.

 Chewton Township 1870

Chewton grew quickly but soon suffered a similar fate to many mining towns following the depletion of the gold and the introduction of a new railway line that bypassed the town.

Around the township

red Hill Pub ChewtonIf you’re looking for a true local pub experience, you can’t beat the Red Hill Pub (not to be confused with the other Red Hill Pub on the Mornington Peninsula). It still has a lot of its original fixtures while the menu features local produce and mouth-watering scotch fillets.

The area has recently experienced a renaissance of interest from Melbourne's inner suburbs. Many former Bruswick and Fitzroy residents seeking refuge from the growing metropolis now call Chewton home.

 

 

Local Walks

Chewtom manin Street todayThere’s lots to see, with many historic buildings dating back to the 1850s.

The Penny Bakery (see photo) dates from 1860s while the local post office was built in 1879.

In the backstreets you can still see remnants of the gold rush such as heritage-listed former mining sites.

Even the railway bridges that border Chewton are quite exquisite, and particularly the neighbouring viaduct that towers over the town.
 

 

 

Wesley Hill Market

Over the past 10 years this tiny market has grown to include the staple of all good markets - fantastic coffee and wholesome local produce.

Wesley Hill marketWesley Hill MArket Chewton

There are also plenty of antiques. One of the more practical options we saw was a pile of original grape picking baskets from Mildura for the bargain price of $10. Perfect for courtyard gardening.



 

 

 

 



Check out the amazing meats from Maldon Dynamic Meats. Create a simple, healthy stir-fry combining a flavoursome and tender rump steak with zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli and spring onions – all sourced from the market.

Trentham’s Red Beard Historic Bakery was also out in force. They create amazing breads using a traditional "Scotch Oven" where heat from the wood fired oven is stored in a masonry structure above.

 

Where to stay

You can’t beat Shack 14 for great accommodation (ironically, it was the fourteenth structure built by shack makers "Smart Shax'). This shack’s award winning, eco friendly design by Ken Latona uses standard timber sizes to avoid wastage during construction. Latona also created the eco friendly resorts at Tasmania’s famous Cradle Mountain and Bay of Fires.

Although the design is simple, Shack 14 is well appointed (including an iPhone friendly stereo). The owner also very generously offers Shack 14 at no charge to the Bendigo-based not for profit Otis Foundation, which provides retreats for women with breast cancer and their families.




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